paul mallett proposes that the City of Launceston explore the construction of a ‘city defining’ multifunctional momentum “for the people and by the people” of our region? Like all great regional cities in the world this monument would add to the “landmark attractions” that celebrate our long history, and draw community members and tourists to our city.

Po: Could this monument incorporate design elements that serve to acknowledge that the meeting of the three rivers (North Esk, South Esk and the Tamar) has been a gathering point for trade, ceremony, and recreation for more than 1000 generations?

Po: Could this monument celebrate the ideas of a “freedom”, “fair go”, and of a diverse population that is peaceful, democratic, inclusive and welcoming. Could the monument be a place we look to for a reminder of our common humanity and desire to put kindness at the centre of our actions? Could we call it the “Statue of Equity”?

Po: Could this monument be incorporated into a new public space “Equity Park” – a fit for purpose multiple function meeting space to support our city’s events calendar? Could the monument be the centre piece of a public park that can hold 15,000-20,000+ people, with the monument serving as the functional hub for audio-visual equipment suitable for concerts (like the Sidney Myer Music Bowl)? Could the surrounding space double as mass parking for sporting events at York Park? Could the surrounding space act as a genuine ‘park and ride’ space? Could the park be serviced by right sized public transport to service York Park and the CBD?

Po: Could this monument be a community meeting space, where we gather to protest peacefully, to remember, to celebrate and to reflect. Could the installation of digital screens enable the monument to be used flexibly by the community as a space to bring people together?

Po: Could the monument have an audible (bell) or visual (light) mechanism that is activated every time a baby is born in our city? Could we seek to use this monument as a daily reminder of the future by celebrating our newest community members – reminding us all that what we do here is temporary, and that we are seeking to leave this place in good or better shape for the next generation?

Po: Could this monument have a view platform that encourages community members and visitors to rise above the city and view uninterrupted views of our natural and built environment? Would this be free access or could a nominal fee be charged to raise funds for upkeep of the structure?

Po: Could a side of this monument be a climbing wall and serve a recreational function as well as being an iconic attraction? User pay fees for the use of the climbing facilities would offer an additional income stream for the monument.